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  1. MATES - Finalist in the Australian Road Safety Awards

    Oct 24 by MATES Administration in Events, News & Views, Serious Stuff
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    MATES has become a finalist in the community programs awards category.
    Award winners will be announced at the Awards Gala Dinner Event which is being held at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney on the 23 November 2011.
    The event is being hosted by Mark Berretta and will acknowledge,recognise and applaud all winners as well as finalists for their outstanding efforts in promoting road safety action.

    We congratulate members of the MATES Committee for getting into the finals and will update everyone on how we go

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  2. Motorcyclist dies after collision

    Oct 24 by MATES Administration in News & Views, Serious Stuff
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    A MOTORCYCLE rider yesterday became the second young man to die in as many days on a Gold Coast road.

    Just before 2pm a Toyota Hilux ute collided with a motorcycle at the intersection of Mount Nathan and Beaudesert-Nerang Roads.

    Fire crews were the first to arrive at the scene, performing CPR on the motorcycle rider until ambulance services arrived.

    Paramedics then continued CPR en route to the hospital, however the 28-year-old died of his injuries.

    The driver of the ute did not sustain any injuries but was treated for shock at the scene.

    Police are investigating the cause of the accident and forensic officers have closed off parts of the road.

    Courtesy of Gold Coast Bulletin

    Please take care on the roads.  We are again coming into the warmer weather where motorcyclists will again be enjoying the great roads we have to offer in South East Queensland.  Remember to travel at a speed that is appropriate to your location and ride safely and defensively.  Our thoughts are with this young man’s family

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  3. Marco Simoncelli killed in a horror crash

    Oct 24 by MATES Administration in News & Views, Serious Stuff
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    Tragedy has again struck motor racing with celebrated Italian rider Marco Simoncelli killed in a horror crash that led to the cancellation of the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang on Sunday.

    The smash occurred just minutes after the race began, when the mop-haired 24-year-old Honda rider lost control and veered across the track into the path of riders Colin Edwards and Simoncelli’s compatriot Valentino Rossi.

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